ABOUT KATE

I am an experienced child and adolescent therapist and supervisor who is passionate about helping young people to help themselves; and enabling those around them to create the best possible environment in which that can happen. Each young person is unique, and I tailor my skills to their needs using a flexible and compassionate approach. Most importantly, offering the young person time, space and complete acceptance - so that they are able to make sense of their feelings and develop their own coping strategies.

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I provide a safe, non judgemental and friendly space, enabling a young person to explore their thoughts and feelings; taking time to work through any challenges they may be facing.

In this process I work integratively, drawing upon my broad training skills. By adapting and listening to the needs of the client, I may take elements from Cognitive behavioural therapy, Habit reversal therapy, Dialectical behaviour therapy, Play Therapy and Sand story therapy; allowing me to work intuitively with the needs of the young person.

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Working with the families and support services around the young person is also key to my practice. I provide coaching for parents, carers and child-centric organisations. I have extensive experience of working with schools and youth centres, senior leadership teams, individual teachers and key workers, to ensure the young person and their families are fully supported. I also work with external services such as CAMHS, Social Services, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language teams. 

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Working with parents and carers I also offer a bespoke coaching programme. Whether it is a stand alone session or more structured, consistent support you are looking for; taking time to reflect and listen to the issues and concerns you may be facing, we discuss strategies and develop skills to best support your needs, together.

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As an experienced and qualified child and adolescent therapist I am a registered member of the BACP,  and a member of ACTO with extensive training to further support young people in CBT, DBT, Habit Reversal Therapy, Adoption, Online Counselling, Play Therapy, Sand Therapy and the Incredible Years parenting programme. I also hold a Certificate in online and telephone counselling. I have an enhanced DBS, attend regular supervision and I continue to further my skills with appropriate CPD.

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Outside of my practice I currently volunteer for Smartworks and the Kings Trust, having previously volunteered for Tourette's Action. I have a keen interest in the arts. I enjoy being in nature, whether it be walking or body boarding in the sea.

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I  work with a wide range of social and emotional difficulties. Some examples are:

• Abuse,  Aggression , Anxiety , Attachment Issues                                                           

• ASD, ADD, ADHD

• Bereavement, Bullying 

• Depression, Drugs,  Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Emotional Regulation, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties

•  Family break down, separation and divorce

• Living with a disability

• LGBTQ counselling

• Medical intervention

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Stress Management

• Trauma

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